Mercy Projects
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Mercy Projects is a Christian 501c3 organization with a "Christ-centered, family-focused" vision of assisting vulnerable children and families. We work primarily in Ukraine, Armenia, and Kosovo.
- Income
- $817,502
- Spending
- $949,472
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 8.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $134,286, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 79 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 253 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $842,727 spent. 2024 Ministry AccomplishmentsUKRAINE 1. Staff expanded teen discipleship ministry and new Teen Club.2. Housing and support for refugees, and deliver humanitarian aid to the war zones. 3. A new Learning Center in Kyiv was established for private education.4. Sponsored families received firewood, warm clothing, financial help, medicine, and vitamins.5. Monthly support for the Hearts of Love Center for Special Needs Children in Konotop.6. Support Ukrainian missionaries serving their people.7. We supported multiple Christian Camps inside Ukraine along with a camp for our Foster Families.KOSOVO - 18 Families in the Sponsorship ProgramFamilies in Kosovo are primarily widows or those with special needs such as mental illness, blindness, or emotional trauma. We provide basic groceries through vouchers redeemable at a local grocery store for these families. Our local partner is planting a church in this Muslim community. The local pastor visits each family, invites them to church, and provides classes for their children. Womens meetings to support mothers are held on a regular basis.ARMENIA The primary Armenia project is a Dairy Farm in Stepanavan, Armenia, in the northern region hit hardest by the earthquake in 1986. This farm provides local jobs. 27 dairy cows produce milk which is sold daily.We also provide Airbnb type cabins for rent as well as a dining hall for party rental. Refugees from Karabakh worked on the farm for two years. Now the farm has 3 cabins and a large dining hall to host conferences and retreats.Our vision is to host and facilitate Christian groups who minister in the unreached Caucasus region of southern Russia, Chechnya, etc.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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